City of Portsmouth College

Didn't get the results you were hoping for? Take a deep breath; you still have plenty of opportunities ahead.

Every year we help students find a course that's right for them, even if your GCSE results didn't go quite as planned.

Whether you'd like to discuss your options, change your course or simply ask a few questions, our friendly Admissions Team is here to support you.

Your future isn't decided by one set of exam results.

Visit our information hub on how we can help and how you can get in touch - https://bit.ly/4fLxAH4

Happy Friday!

We're excited to begin welcoming new students as today marks the start of enrolment 🤩

Here's some key info:

📅 Enrolment runs from Friday 21 August to Wednesday 2 September.

⏰ Please make every effort to arrive to your appointment on time – it's the final and most important step before you start college!

🎟️ Your enrolment passport:

When you arrive, you’ll receive an enrolment passport which will guide you through each step of the process.

Follow the checkpoints in order, and look out for our friendly staff in yellow T-shirts who’ll be there to help.

📸 We’ll also take your photo for your student ID, so make sure you arrive photo-ready!

📚 What to bring:

✅ Your enrolment invitation
✅ Any exam results or certificates you’ve received – especially proof of your Maths and English results
✅ Formal ID such as a passport, driving licence, birth certificate or bank card

Some courses, including Health and Childcare, require a DBS check. If this applies to you, you’ll receive separate information about any additional documents you need to bring.

And remember – whatever your GCSE results, we’re here to help. If your results aren’t what you expected, you’ve changed your mind about your course, or you’re unsure about your next steps, please still attend your appointment. Our teams are here to support you.

You’ll also have the chance to meet your tutors, our Enrolment Team, Student Experience Team and specialist SEND team, who can help with everything from careers and finance to wellbeing, support and enrichment.

🎓 At the end of your appointment, you’ll collect your student ID – and remember, you’ll need to wear it every day you’re in College!

We can’t wait to welcome you! 💙

Find out more about enrolment here: https://www.city-of-portsmouth-college.ac.uk/school-leavers/enrolment/

Celebrating an incredible GCSE and Level 2 results day at City of Portsmouth College!

More than 2,000 students collected their GCSE and Level 2 results today - with a 30% increase in the number of results issued compared with last year.

We’re also celebrating 35 subjects achieving a 100% pass rate, including Art & Design, IT, Health & Social Care, Animal Care and Plastering. 👏

Behind every result is a brilliant story. From Natalia achieving a Grade 7 in English after just one year, to Twana getting the maths grade he needed to apply for Adult Nursing, and Rasoul achieving his first UK qualification and taking another step towards becoming a paramedic.

A huge congratulations to all our learners and staff! ❤️

Read our latest news story to find out more about this year’s results and hear from some of our students.

👉 https://www.city-of-portsmouth-college.ac.uk/news/

Results Day is nearly here!

We know it can feel exciting, nerve-racking, or a bit of both – but whatever happens on Results Day, remember that you have options.

You've got this, and if you want some advice, here are a couple of our Lecturers, John and Emma, discussing results day nerves and what to do if you don't get the GCSE results you are hoping for:

GCSE Results: Calming your nerves and figuring out your next steps. COPC Lecturers, John and Emma, discuss results day nerves and what ...

Good luck to everyone collecting their GCSE results tomorrow!

We know how much hard work, effort and dedication has gone into getting to this point, and we’re so proud of you. Whatever your results, remember that this is just the beginning - there are lots of exciting options and next steps available to you. 💙

📍 Collecting your results from one of our campuses?

You’ll be able to collect your results between 9am-1pm on Thursday 20 August 2026.

A few important things to remember:

🪪 Bring your College ID or another form of photo ID. You will not be able to collect your results without it.

👨‍👩‍👧 Bringing family members? They’ll need to sign in as visitors at reception before you collect your results and sign out when you leave.

🏠 Moved house recently? If you haven’t told us your new address, please do so before Results Day so we can make sure your results are sent to the right place if they aren’t collected.

👤 Can’t collect your results yourself? You can nominate a relative or friend to collect them for you. Email [email protected] from your College email account in advance, including the name of the person collecting on your behalf. They’ll need to bring photo ID.

💬 Need support with your next steps?

Our Careers Team, lecturers and Exams Team will be available to help you after you collect your results, whether you have questions about your next steps, want to discuss resitting, or need advice about reviews of marking and appeals.

Most importantly, whatever happens tomorrow, you have options. 🌟

Good luck - we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💙

Victorious Festival is almost here! 🎶🌊🎉

There are less than 3 weeks to go until Richard Ashcroft, The Black Keys, Kasabian, Jessie J, Scissor Sisters, Bastille, The Streets, Faithless, Kelis and many more take over Southsea seafront for an unforgettable August Bank Holiday weekend!

We’re proud to be supporting Victorious Festival and one of the biggest weekends of the year right here in Portsmouth. 💙

Still thinking about going? There’s still time to join the ultimate Bank Holiday weekend!

🎟️ Remaining tickets here 👉 https://bit.ly/4l88frV

Some members of our college community leave a lasting impression, and Pickle was certainly one of them. 💚

Our much-loved gecko became a familiar face around the college, bringing smiles to students and staff alike. We're proud to celebrate Pickle's legacy and the positive impact she had on so many people during her time with us.

Read the full story on our website: https://bit.ly/3T57wOv

Results not quite what you expected or need support with your next steps?

You still have options 💙

If your results weren’t quite what you hoped for, or you’re unsure about what to do next, don’t panic. There are still plenty of routes forward, and we’re here to help.

📩 Looking at new options or unsure about your next steps?

Email [email protected] for advice and support.

📝 Want to discuss your full paper marks, potential resits or other exam queries?

Email [email protected] and the team can help.

🎓 Considering university Clearing?

If you’re looking for a course through Clearing, the UCAS guide explains how the process works and how to find a new place:
https://www.ucas.com/applying/after-you-apply/clearing-and-results-day/what-is-clearing

Whether you’re a student or a parent/carer supporting someone with their next steps, you don’t have to figure it all out alone. There are options, and support is available.